OTFS Winners Announced

Congrats to the 2008 On the Far Side Contest winners and finalists!

Young Adult- Scott Eagan (Greyhaus Lit. Agency)
1st – Enshadowed by Donna Maloy
2nd - Piper’s Kiss by Sheryl Carpenter
3rd - Magic School Drop Out by Liese Sherwood-Fabre


General Paranormal- Erika Tsang (Avon)
1st - Honor Bound by Keely Thrall
2nd - Dark Desires by Kate Jackson
3rd - How to be a Fairy Godmother by Gabriella Anderson


Time Travel- Margo Lipschultz (Harlequin, Luna)
1st - Falling Hearts by Elizabeth Devitt
2nd - Incredible Dreams by Sandra De Taranto
3rd - Fire of the Dragon by Lori Stacy


Romantic Elements- Lois Winston (Ashley Grayson)
1st - To Tempt a Demon by Kimberly Wollenburg (first 50 pages requested)
2nd - That Old Black Magic by Kerri-Leigh Grady
3rd - The Black Crown by Vicky English
Honorable Mention - Komoko Sound by Lizzie Newell


Futuristic- Stacy Boyd (Harlequin)
1st - Star Attraction by Elizabeth Laiche
2nd – Shadowspace by Tracy Truman
3rd - Remember Me by Elizabeth Alkhateb


Erotic- Caren Johnson (Caren Johnson Lit. Agency)
1st – DeMonique by Tamara DeStefano
2nd - Quest for Love by Carolyn Ellis
3rd - Wings of Desire by Cynthia Arends


Fantasy- Deborah Werksman (Sourcebooks)
1st – The Ocean Between Us by Katey Coffing
2nd – Lover Enslaved by Jodi Redford
3rd – The Source of Magic by Katey Coffing

Heart of the Wolf a PW best book of year

Publisher's Weekly named Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear one of its Best Books of the Year!!!
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6610357.html

Terry Spear also announces that Huntress for Hire finaled in the From the Heart's Wallflower Contest for Best First Meeting.

Endurance by J L Wilson

The next book in the History Patrol series, Endurance, released on November 27 from Cerridwen Press. It follows the PRISM third place award-winner, Forgiveness, which released last year. For details, go to http://www.jayellwilson.com.

Bess McBride's A Train Through Time in print

A TRAIN THROUGH TIME, by Bess McBride, a time travel set on a train to the late Victorian era of Seattle released in print on November 28, 2008, and is available at all of the major online bookstores such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

A Train Through Time is Five Hearts and a Recommended Read from Night Owl Romance.
For more information, visit Bess McBride.

Lusting Wild 2: Changing Hearts by Marilu Mann

Marilu Mann is excited to announce today's release of Lusting Wild 2: Changing Hearts.

We and the beasts are kin. ~ Ernest Thompson Seton

What if we really are? What if beasts walked beside us, down city streets, in grocery stores, at the post office? What if they walked among us in human form? Would we know them? Would they show themselves to us? If they were stronger, faster, more durable, would they want to live peacefully with us or would they want to rule the world?

Some would prefer to stay hidden, staying out of our sight, living among us without exposing their darker sides to us. What of the others? Would they prefer that we acknowledge them, answer to them, work for them? What happens when the world, as we know it, ceases to exist and the shifters come out of hiding?

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. ~ Antoine de Saint Exupery
You become responsible forever for what you have tamed. ~ Antoine de Saint Exupery

It just got hotter on the bayou. Louisiana has never been this steamy. When injured shapeshifter Malcolm Slade, an alpha running for his life, meets Cajun faith-healer Joie Landry, hearts are going to be changed. Human to his wolf, she prefers dealing with the animal because animals love you unconditionally. Malcolm believes love is for weaklings and he can't afford to be weak. Hunted by his own Pack, having to face his own demons, he doesn't have time to cater to the sensitive feelings of a human female. Still...there's something about this female that turns him inside out. Can Joie tame this predator in bed and out?

Read an excerpt http://www.greatmta.com/ch_excerpt.shtml

Winter Kissed by Michele Hauf and Vivi Anna

Michele Hauf and Vivi Anna's latest Nocturne 'duet' WINTER KISSED features novellas about cool winter gods and goddesses.

"A Kiss of Frost" by Michele Hauf
When winter god and assassin Jal Frost's latest assignment targets mortal Kate Wilson, the last thing Jal anticipates is falling for his victim. But she provides a warmth unlike anything he's known. Soon Jal Faces his most vexing challenge as he must choose between the woman he loves and his duty as a god.

Read more at: www.michelehauf.com

"Ice Bound" by Vivi Anna
On a special mission to Japan, Dr. Darien Calder hopes to learn more about the legendary Ice Maiden, who purportedly froze lost travelers with just a touch of her icy lips. But when she rescues him from a snowdrift, will the warmth of Darien's newfound love be enough to thaw the Ice Maiden's heart?

Read more at: www.vivianna.net

Liz Kreger's Promise for Tomorrow

Liz Kreger's Promise for Tomorrow has been released in print with Samhain Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1-59998-964-8.
Also available in print, Forget About Tomorrow.

She'll be participating in a book signing on November 22, 2008, 1-3 p.m. at the Waldenbooks at the Southridge Mall here in Greendale, Wisconsin.

For more, visit Liz Kreger.
or www.magicalmusings.com

Marek's New World by Renee Wildes

FF&P member Renee Wildes old her short werewolf story "Marek's New World" to Wild Rose Press via their Got Wolf? Contest for an upcoming anthology, release date TBA.

Starjacked by Karin Shah

FF&P member Karin Shah announces her first sale. STARJACKED a full-length Futuristic Romance will be released February 10, 2009 by Samhain Publishing, Ltd.

Knight's Fork by Rowena Cherry PNR pick

FF&P member Rowena Cherry is thrilled that her September 30th 2008 release, Knight's Fork, has been awarded Jacquie Rogers's PNR reviewer's top pick for October. Knight's Fork also won a PNR Reviewer's top pick for September.

For more, visit Rowena Cherry,
http://tinyurl.com/Buy-KnightsFork
http://tinyurl.com/Kindle-Insufficient

Vampire's Christmas Carol by Karen McCullough

The anthology, BENEATH A CHRISTMAS MOON, from Cerridwen Press is now available in trade paperback (at a mass market price of $7.99!). The anthology includes the novella, VAMPIRE'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, which won third place in the novella category of the Lories Best Published contest.

For more information, visit Karen McCullough.
Beneath a Christmas Moon and Shadow of a Doubt, Cerridwen Press
Wizard's Bridge, ImaJinn Books

Saje

Debbie Macklin announces her first sale, Saje, to Wild Rose Press for their Scarlet line.
For more, visit Debbie:
http://www.deborahpanger.com
http://myspace.com/debbiemacklin

Duality

DUALITY: GUARDIANS OF THE LIGHT BOOK 1 by RENEE WILDES was released today by Samhain Publishing. The ebook has received 5 star ratings at Ecataromance and Coffee Time Romance. For more about Duality, please visit Renee Wildes or Samhain Pubishing.

Dara Khan Androcles is really in over her head this time. From childhood she’s been forced to hide her half-dragon mage fighting skills behind a public persona as a healer. Now, with a traitor and his demon threatening the throne of Safehold, Dara has no choice but to turn reluctant warrior—and seek help.

She strikes a bargain with runaway Elven prince Loren ta Cedric and his sentient, pain-in-the-butt war mare, Hani’ena. Loren’s not only too handsome for Dara’s own good, the powerful empath can see right through to the pain that drives her.
Loren can’t help but feel Dara’s every hurt, physical and emotional. Though his need for her drives him half mad, he must stay his course to see justice done for his people. Even if it means swearing a Life Debt to the distracting mortal.

That vow, made in the heat of their parallel quests, carries more power than either of them guessed. The power to bond the unlikely pair as Life Mates. The power to lay bare the fears and desires that could bind them to a single purpose—or tear them apart.

All the while a demon awaits, ready to destroy all that they hold dear.

2008 ON THE FAR SIDE Finalists

The Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal (FF&P) chapter is proud to announce the finalists of the OTFS contest!
Congratulations to all the finalists!!

Erotica (Caren Johnson/Caren Johnson Lit. Agency)
DeMonique by Tamara DeStefano
Quest for Love by Carolyn Ellis
Wings of Desire by Cynthia Arends

Fantasy (Deborah Werksman/Sourcebooks)
Lover Enslaved by Jodi Redford
The Ocean Between Us by Katey Coffing
The Source of Magic by Katey Coffing

Futuristic (Stacy Boyd/Harlequin)
Remember Me by Elizabeth Alkhateb
Shadowspace by Tracy Truman
Star Attraction by Elizabeth Laiche

Young Adult (Scott Eagan/Greyhaus Lit. Agency)
Enshadowed by Dona Maloy
Magic School Drop-Out by Liese Sherwood-Fabre
Piper's Kiss by Sheryl Carpenter

Time Travel (Margo Lipschultz/Harlequin, Luna)
Falling Hearts by Elizabeth Devitt
Fire of the Dragon by Lori Stacy
Incredible Dreams by Sandra DeTaranto

General Paranormal (Erika Tsang/Avon)
Dark Desires by Kate Jackson
Honor Bound by Keely Thrall
How to Be a Fairy Godmother in Ten Easy Steps by Gabriella Anderson

Romantic Elements (Lois Winston/Ashley Grayson)
Komoko Sound by Lizzie Newell
That Old Black Magic by Kerri-Leigh Grady
The Black Crown by Vicky English


Amber Wentworth
2008 OTFS Coordinator

Lindsay Downs
2008 OTFS Category Coordinator (GP/RE)

PRISM CONTEST RESULTS

Light Paranormal
1. Dead Girls are Easy by Terri Garey
2. More Than Fiends by Maureen Child
3. Highland Guardian by Melissa Mayhue

Time Travel
1. Wired by Liz Maverick
2. Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
3. Forgiveness by JL Wilson.

Erotica
1. Mona Lisa Blossoming by Sunny
2. Pleasures of the Night by Sylvia Day
3. Double Dating with the Dead by Karen Kelly

Futuristic
1. My Favorite Earthling by Susan Grant
2. How to Lose an Extraterrestrial in 10 days by Susan Grant
3. Insufficient Mating Material by Rowena Cherry

Novella
1. Over the Moon by Sunny
2. Street Corners and Halos by Catherine Spangler
3. Wild Hearts in Atlantis by Alyssa Day

Dark Paranormal
1. Immortals: The Awakening by Joy Nash
2. Betrayed: A House of Night Novel by PC Cast
3. Touched by Darkness by catherine Spangler

Fantasy
1. The Eternal Rose by Gail Dayton
2. Lucinda, Darkly by Sunny
3. Voice of Crow by Jeri Smith-Ready

Best of the Best
Wired by Liz Maverick

Best First Book
1. Grave Illusions by Lina Gardiner
2. She Wolf by Teresa D'Amario
3. Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue

Fantasy & Fantasy-Romance Workshop

Please join FF&P's Gail Dayton and Rita award winning Robin D. Owens at Romance Divas
THIS WEEKEND!

Friday October 10th and Saturday October 11th, they will be joined by Tor editor Heather Osborne and other authors in fantasy and fantasy-romance for a workshop on what the difference really is between the two genres.



Free Registration with Romance Divas is required.

Catherine Mulvany announces new releases

They'd already erased her past. Now they were trying to erase her future.
WICKED IS THE NIGHT by Catherine Mulvany
Coming November 25 from Pocket Books

How far would you go for a second chance at love?
"Pele's Tears" by Catherine Mulvany, part of THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF PARANORMAL ROMANCE
Coming February 2009

For more, visit FF&P author Catherine Mulvany.

Terry Spear announces book releases

Sourcebooks is releasing Don't Cry Wolf with a release date of March 1, now available for preorder. Deadly Liaisons, a vampire romantic suspense from Samhain is coming November 15 in digital form.

The Vampire...In My Dreams is now available in print.

For more, visit Terry Spear, author of Heart of the Wolf, Don't Cry Wolf, The Vampire...In My Dreams, and Winning the Highlander's Heart.

Melissa Alvarez, New National Paranormal Examiner

Melissa Alvarez has recently been named the National Paranormal Examiner for Examiner.com, a national column for the online section of the Examiner newspaper (Washington Examiner, San Francisco Examiner).

NATIONAL PARANORMAL EXAMINER, Melissa Alvarez is the NEW interactive source for breaking paranormal news, articles about paranormal phenomena and the unexplained including metaphysics, new age, creatures, close encounters and much, much more.

For more, visit Melissa Alvarez/Ariana Dupre, author of Talgorian Prophecy (On Sale Now)

OTFS and PRISM Contest Updates

PRISM and OTFS contest judging is concluding. Notification of results of both contests is coming soon.